Xeloda Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects of Xeloda include anemia, diarrhea, and nausea. These problems are typically minor, however, and easily treated. Serious side effects, while less common, should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include signs of an allergic reaction, an increase in tumor size, signs of a blood clot, and depression.

An Introduction to Xeloda Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Xeloda® (capecitabine). However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Xeloda. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Xeloda side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects of Xeloda

Xeloda has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented. In these studies, the most common side effects of Xeloda included:

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